Colorado Springs Boudoir Shoot | Mrs. K

I would love to share what Mrs.K sent to me in an email about her Colorado Springs boudoir shoot:

“Thank you so much, Becky! I am so impressed with you! I have received everything in a timely manner and my photos are beyond my highest hopes. I’d hoped they would look pretty good, but really thought I would end up looking like a fatty. I couldn’t believe it when I saw them! Seriously! Way better than I had imagined and hoped for! Definitely have my business and I have referred you to friends. You are so talented. Thank you, thank you!”

Now, let me just say that she is not a “fatty” and I told her when she was in the studio that she was body shaming herself. Rule in the studio: No body shaming yourself or anyone else! What I saw the second she walked in the studio, without a stitch of makeup and hair unstyled, she looked amazingly beautiful. She also had a contagious laugh and was extremely personable.

She was nervous of course, almost everyone is. As the boudoir shoot progressed she had more and more fun but, there was the undercurrent of some self-esteem issues.

Beauty though my friends, is a state of mind. If you feel beautiful then you will put forth to the world that you are beautiful. Beauty comes from the inside. If you do not feel beautiful then you will struggle with confidence, self-esteem and self-acceptance.

And what do you know: Mrs. K cried when she saw her photos. She was so happy with how SHE saw herself. What’s more is her husband whom this was originally a gift for sent over a comment to me on Instagram that said: “Thank you. She is so beautiful and sexy. All the photos you took of her turned out amazing. This was a wonderful gift you helped my wife put together. Very impressed with your work. I might be biased but, we both really like all of her photos.”

He always thought she was beautiful and sexy. May all of you always think of yourself as beautiful! Professional Hair and Makeup by Kim Clay

A glamorous boudoir session is a wonderful opportunity to be free in front of a camera. It is a time to get pampered with a makeover, look your best and get glamorous pictures of yourself. I will speak for myself but, also for many of the women I see come through my studio that we often have difficulty truly loving ourselves and our bodies. However, when you finally give yourself some attention and focus on you, the love is there.

I know the power of these shoots. I did one myself and so I know how it feels to be on the other side of the camera. Many people are scared away, thinking boudoir means showing lots of skin and is not for them. But what about glamour? Glamour is also a transforming experience, it is showing off how beautiful everyone else sees you. It is being a vogue model because you can be. In the case of Ms. K we did a little of both. She had recently survived a heart attack and this was something extra special to her.

So man women go into the studio with some trepidation and come out looking like they had just climbed a mountain. Not because they are windblown and sun burned but, because of the radiance and accomplishment on their faces. I have women cry, smile and hug me for the experience alone and then again when the see their photos. It is so rewarding.

I know how beautiful and free the women feel after the experience, even though most have never done anything like it. I know Ms. K was in love with her hair and makeup by Kim who does professional hair and makeup. She was such a joyous free spirit and I am so glad she came in to do this session with us.

Ms. P came in for an all-around sexy shoot. We did a little vintage pin-up, fantasy glamour, and romantic boudoir. All of these looks are all achieved by great hair, makeup and of course wonderful styling. Ms. P brought some of her own clothing and I made the tulle skirt and flower crown. The wonderful makeup artist that I work with, Kim also brought the awesome vintage coat.
If you have ever wondered about Pin-up, it came known as such around 1941 when the gorgeous ladies were “pinned up.” Lovely women could be cut out of magazines or newspapers and their photos many times were also painted on the sides of American planes in the war. Men now are also considered pin-ups but, called beefcake models. Pin-up has a wonderful history and also has it place in museums. Look it up! So interesting to learn the art side of it.
What about fantasy glamour? Ever dreamed of dressing up like a princess? Not just as a little girl but, as a grown woman? It is not the glamour photography of the 1980’s. The modern glamour of today is contemporary and showcases every woman’s beautiful form. If you are ever want beautiful portraits of yourself but, not fully comfortable with boudoir then you should totally consider a glamour session! Yes, I do have some wardrobe for these sessions!
Ah boudoir! Something I still believe all women should do. It is empowering and you will leave feeling amazing. It will also let you see yourself in a whole new light. Women self-criticize all the time. Maybe society, maybe their own lack of self-worth from some bully they knew years ago or a bad relationship but, I see it all the time. When you see yourself in these photos, you will love yourself on the outside. You should already love who you are on the inside 😉
Want to mix up your session like this? I’m all for it. Let’s talk.
We love how our Ms. P’s beauty is only enhanced by the retro, glamour and romantic feel, all the while showcasing her fun personality shining through!

50 and Fabulous | Colorado Boudoir Photography

So you think you can only do a boudoir session if you are young, in perfect shape, and society’s idea of beautiful? The women we see in magazines, in movies and on TV are glamorous, sexy and beautiful but, they’re also probably 14 to 25 years old, have personal chefs and trainers and they are just a tiny percentage of the female population. There are actually a lot more ladies 50 and over, but we hardly ever see them portrayed in a sensual way: 50 and fabulous!

I recently photographed a Mrs. K who has a beauty, confidence, sense of humor, and terrific smile. Going into a boudoir session with everyone, attitude is the most important component and mature women have been through more and exude their strength. Yes, the right lighting, posing, wardrobe, and makeup are but, there is a sensuality that knows no time or age, a beauty that goes beyond skin and clothing that only life experience can give you.

Let’s be honest, most of our preconceived ideas of age are directly influenced by what the media has presented us over the years. Sometimes it takes inspiration from ladies like Mrs. K to change our outlook on age. She is absolutely stunning and I know her husband believes that too as he wanted her to do a boudoir session.

Thank you Mrs. K for trusting me with this experience for you. I’m glad you took time to celebrate how beautiful you are!

Pin Up Girl Pictures | Old Hollywood Noir Photography | Ms. D

Many women come to me for a boudoir experience for similar reasons. Some women want to feel sexy again after having a baby, some want a gift for their significant other, some want to gift themselves and see themselves in a new light, while others have reached a milestone in their life that they want to celebrate. However, each of them is so different, different personalities, different stages of life, and all have a unique appearance. It’s incredible how so many individual features come together to create a completely unique woman.

All of this leads to this blog feature containing a pretty amazing woman with pretty amazing features that were just amazingly to capture. Ms. D’s Pin up girl pictures and Old Hollywood Noir photography shoot.

I adore the classic filmy feel of some of these images. We wanted to go for a film noir feel for some of her boudoir images and classic pin-up for some of the others. I am in love with old classic Hollywood and the age of pin-up. It is ultra sexy in my humble opinion.

And, trust me when I say the photos look so much more awesome printed professionally than they do on a screen.

Thank you, Miss D, for allowing me to be a part of your boudoir experience! Ready to photograph your uniqueness? Contact me….all women are beautiful